ABSTRACT

A history of mining. This revised edition in a way describes the history of civilization and the early development of nations. Where minerals and mining existed, they provided ingredients for weapons, wealth and world power. The text should be useful in today's period of developing countries.

part I|103 pages

The Eight Ages of Man

chapter 3|3 pages

The Copper Age (from c. 8000 bc)

chapter 4|5 pages

The Bronze Age (from c. 3500 bc)

chapter 5|31 pages

The Iron Age (from c. 1400 bc)

chapter 6|8 pages

The Coal Age (from c. ad 1600)

chapter 7|33 pages

The Petroleum Age (from ad 1850)

chapter 8|7 pages

The Uranium Age (from ad 1950)

part II|38 pages

Chronological Development of Particular Aspects of Mining

chapter 9|6 pages

Mine Drainage

chapter 10|3 pages

Underground Haulage

chapter 11|3 pages

Hoisting

chapter 12|5 pages

Hard-Rock Breaking

chapter 13|3 pages

Mine Ventilation

chapter 14|4 pages

Mine Illumination

chapter 15|4 pages

Mining Law

chapter 16|4 pages

Working Conditions

part III|20 pages

Traditions, Customs and Folklore of Miners

chapter 17|5 pages

The Legend of St. Barbara

chapter 18|6 pages

Other Mining Traditions

chapter 19|3 pages

Mining Customs

chapter 20|2 pages

Mining Folklore

part IV|13 pages

Epilogue